Alex Quote by Eileen Rendahl
““Alex snorted as he packed the wound with sticky rice. "Is that stuff sterile?" Ted asked, staring at Alex. "They boil it, don't they?" Alex said, not looking up from what he was doing. Ted's frown deepened. "That doesn't seem like enough." "Trust me." Alex looked up now and smiled a little. His voice altered just a little bit, not enough to be a full command voice, but enough to be way more persuasive than any normal person's voice. "It's an old wives' tale, but it works every time.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (fictional excerpt)
A character uses a persuasive, almost hypnotic voice to convince another that an unverified remedy works, highlighting reliance on charisma over evidence.
In simple terms: Charisma can mask lack of proof.
Key Takeaway
Question authority when claims lack evidence.
Themes
persuasion
trust
skepticism
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
advice
cautionary
When to use this quote
- medical improvisation
- team decision making
- risk assessment
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
psychology
social influence
folklore
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify claims that sound convincing?
- When is it acceptable to trust anecdotal remedies?
A Different Perspective
Charismatic persuasion may overlook safety concerns.
![“I remember having some problems with [the Deus Ex theme] when I first heard it and I was trying to figure out how to tell [Alex Brandon] I wanted changes. But then I noticed that I couldn't get it out of my mind. I was whistling or humming it to myself all the time. So I just kept my mouth shut…” quote by Warren Spector](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ac/warren-spector-41522_alex_i-remember-having-some-problems-with-the_44541.jpg)
